RELATIVELY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

relatively

adverb

ˈre-lə-tiv-lē

Definition of relatively

as in pretty

to some degree or extent these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion

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Recent Examples of relatively Thankfully, these moments of panic are now relatively short-lived. — Cellene Hoogenkamp, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 China has revealed relatively little about its activities, although the spacecraft has been observed interacting with other objects in orbit. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Abdelfattah estimates that roughly half or more of its program comes through Arab festivals such as Cairo, Red Sea, El Gouna, Marrakech or Amman, with relatively few films sourced through Cannes, Berlin or Venice. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 The country continues to outpace the euro area average amid labor market productivity, a healthy tourism industry and domestic demand, and a relatively strong fiscal position. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

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A lot of debris was thrown across a pretty significant distance as a result of this crash, DeSantis said.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
But then, the work generally has to be pretty good in order to live inside a story; critique trumps narrative.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

There’s nothing quite like it in Philadelphia—and yet the 18th-century historic space feels right at home in the neighborhood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
But this matchup didn’t quite live up to the hype after Doncic continued his early season dominance in the Lakers’ 138-117 win.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

Instead, voters exercised their rights on what many voting observers considered to be a fairly normal Election Day.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Some of the players wearing the Guardian Cap are fairly high profile, including Saints receiver Chris Olave and Patriots receiver Romeo Doubs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of fairly

Adverb

Star winger Lionel Messi, the MLS leader in assists and goals, was rather silent against Cincinnati, finishing with zero shots on target and a yellow card.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
The organizers of the rally at Roseland Community Hospital Wednesday morning said the shutdown of labor and delivery services there and elsewhere is happening not because OB/GYN services are no longer needed, but is rather a sign of bad policy.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

In simple terms, this means a place must be significant beyond its own country, and its cultural or natural importance must be exceptional enough to matter to people around the world, including future generations.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Some have complained that Becerra is an unworthy, boring torchbearer for Latinos — not dynamic enough to meet a moment where many hoped for a firebrand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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